[29:52] Monthly ad hoc on-line group & invited guests toast Toastmasters then reads articles from Toastmaster Magazine aloud then has in-depth discussion them

[29:52] Olya Amelia burned out rebuilding her life from scratch, turning it into a career as a health & performance coach. She shares her story & lots of advice

Karen Rae Hannah, expert in improv and its application in speaking and leadership skills, enlightens us on what Improv is and how it can be used in Toastmasters meetings to boost speaking and leadership skills. The podcast also discusses the integration of Improv into Toastmasters Club meetings, the transformative power of Toastmasters, the benefits of Improv for speech delivery, and advancing Improv skills and club recommendations.

[29:39] A Roast is something you bake in the oven, but also a humorous way to honor or recognize an individual by poking fun at them in a good-natured way.

Meet the newest Toastmasters International Accredited Speakers for 2023. They discuss their journeys, challenges faced during the pandemic, building company cultures based on values, achieving the accredited speaker designation, personal transformations with Toastmasters, faking confidence, handling interruptions, and promoting a personalized book service.

[34:07] Jim Cathcart, CSP, CPAE his stories, strategies, & mindset for dealing with unpredictable on-stage mishaps with grace. Bonus: Free digital book.

[29:17] Phil enlightens us a little about the fruits of his Toastmasters Communication & Leadership journey & how others can also benefit from the program

[29:58] People find their voice & purpose many ways. Kaur found hers through storytelling, writing, overcoming adversity, & Toastmasters speech competitions

Aman Chopra, public speaking coach and recent graduate from NYU's Tandon School of Engineering, discusses the intersection of AI, comedy, and authenticity. They explore the balance between art and science in engineering, the dedication required for stand-up comedy, the concept of authentic expression, their ambition for a global comedy tour, and their interest in hosting a food show.

Jocelyn B. Tyson, 2023 World Champion of Public Speaking, shares her journey to the main stage, challenges of preparing for a speech competition, overcoming adversity and achieving greatness. She also discusses the importance of conveying a personal story and using Toastmasters title to give back. Additionally, learn how to connect with Jocelyn through LinkedIn, get insights on her feature in Toastmaster magazine, and discover a promotion code for a 50% discount on personalized books from POCES.AI.